Macleod ruled out for the rest of the season for Brentford

Brentford midfielder Lewis Macleod has been ruled out for the rest of the 2016/17 season with the club’s medical team confirming he has suffered a serious knee injury.

The 22-year-old stayed on the ground following a challenge for the ball during last Friday’s match against QPR and would require oxygen as he was stretchered off the pitch at Loftus Road.

After running a series of tests the club confirmed the Scot would be set for surgery, stating on their official webite: “At Friday evening’s Sky Bet Championship game against Queens Park Rangers, Lewis Macleod sustained what appeared to be a serious knee injury and was stretchered from the field.

“Club medical staff have investigated the issue and consulted with the leading knee consultant in the country. These investigations have indeed confirmed that Lewis has sustained a significant injury which will require reconstructive surgery.”

Macleod came off the bench to replace Josh McEachran in the 71st minute in the Bees 2-0 victory, but just 10 minutes after taking to the field and received treatmeat for six minutes. But despite learning of the seriousness of the injury Brentford’s head of medical praised the player’s positive reaction.

“Lewis’s outlook has been incredibly positive since learning the full extent of his injury and this attitude will stand him in good stead during his recovery. As a staff we’re very well aware of Lewis’s strength of character, which he’s demonstrated since his arrival and which compliments his outstanding talent as a footballer.

“Everyone at the club will of course provide Lewis with our fullest support and a platform for him to return in the best physical condition possible.”

The former Rangers man has been in impressive form for the Bees this season turning creator for four goals in 13 appearances.